León Staines-Díaz

urbanist

León Staines-Díaz is the Vice President of Environment at the Urbanism Society of the Monterrey Region, where he focuses on addressing the urban heat islands phenomenon in Monterrey. He has emphasized the detrimental impact of decades of urban expansion that prioritize concrete over greenery, contributing to elevated temperatures and decreased quality of life. In a recent article, he highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive urban planning that incorporates green spaces to mitigate the extreme heat affecting the city's inhabitants.